Several entities offer commercialization grants for nanotechnology projects. Key providers include:
Government Agencies – For example, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program in the United States. Private Foundations – Organizations like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation offer grants for nanotech projects with social impact. Industry Consortia – Groups of companies within a particular sector might pool resources to fund promising nanotech startups. Academic Institutions – Universities often have tech transfer offices that provide grants to facilitate the commercialization of research.
